Pope Francis Meets Prince And Grand Master Of The Sovereign Military Order Of Malta

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Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Fra' Matthew Festing (R), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (C), arrives at the Apostolic Palace to meet Pope Francis on June 25, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. He is the second Englishman to be elected Grand Master since 1258, the first having been his immediate predecessor Andrew Bertie.

Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Fra' Matthew Festing (R), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (C), arrives at the Apostolic Palace to meet Pope Francis on June 25, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. He is the second Englishman to be elected Grand Master since 1258, the first having been his immediate predecessor Andrew Bertie.

Pope Francis Meets President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos

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President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 15, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. Among the issues considered, special attention was given to the state of the reconciliation process in Colombia, the complexity of the negotiations that this entails, and the prospects that could open the way to achieving a peace agreement.

President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 15, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. Among the issues considered, special attention was given to the state of the reconciliation process in Colombia, the complexity of the negotiations that this entails, and the prospects that could open the way to achieving a peace agreement.

Pope Francis Meets President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos

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President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 15, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. Among the issues considered, special attention was given to the state of the reconciliation process in Colombia, the complexity of the negotiations that this entails, and the prospects that could open the way to achieving a peace agreement.

President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 15, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. Among the issues considered, special attention was given to the state of the reconciliation process in Colombia, the complexity of the negotiations that this entails, and the prospects that could open the way to achieving a peace agreement.

Pope Francis Meets Prime Minister of Poland Ewa Kopacz

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Prime Minister of Poland, Ewa Kopacz , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 12, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The parties spoke about the positive contribution of the Church in Poland in the current socio-economic context, as well as some ethical issues. As the conversation continued, there was an exchange of views on the international situation, with particular emphasis given to the Ukraine.

Prime Minister of Poland, Ewa Kopacz , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 12, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The parties spoke about the positive contribution of the Church in Poland in the current socio-economic context, as well as some ethical issues. As the conversation continued, there was an exchange of views on the international situation, with particular emphasis given to the Ukraine.

Pope Francis Meets Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Joseph Harper

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Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper (C) flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 11, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. In the course of the cordial discussion, the good relations existing between the Holy See and Canada were recognized, as well as the positive spirit of collaboration and dialogue between the federal Government and the Church.

Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper (C) flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francis on June 11, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. In the course of the cordial discussion, the good relations existing between the Holy See and Canada were recognized, as well as the positive spirit of collaboration and dialogue between the federal Government and the Church.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein receives President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin as he arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

Pope Meets President Of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House Georg Ganswein leaves the Apostolic Palace after an audience with Pope Francis on June 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. This is the second time the Pontiff has met with the Russian President, the first was in 2013.